Rock Bridge was spotless on Saturday. Outstanding doubles play propelled the Bruins to consecutive shutout victories Saturday in Section 3 play in Springfield, Mo., netting the school its eighth consecutive berth in the state final four.

Wearing a black, long-sleeved Mizzou shirt, former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson didn’t hesitate to answer “Missouri” when asked which team he will cheer for when the Razorbacks visit Columbia on Nov. 30.

ST. LOUIS — Jeff Suppan just about did it all for St. Louis, hitting a rare home run and pitching a tidy masterpiece that gave the Cardinals control of the NL championship series against the suddenly staggering New York Mets.